OrOrbit is FREE. Pulsar is optional.
The full platform is source-available and self-hosted at zero cost. Pulsar adds optional convenience services for those who want them — nothing is required.
Every Pulsar service has a free, self-hosted alternative. Our guides walk you through doing it yourself — no cost, no dependency. Some alternatives may require technical know-how or third-party accounts.
Pulsar philosophy
Six principles that guide every service we build.
Free When Possible
We aim to keep as many services free as we can. We only charge when infrastructure costs require it.
100% Optional
Every Pulsar service has a "do it yourself" alternative. You are never locked in.
Self-Host Alternative
Every paid service has a free guide to do it yourself. Some may require technical know-how.
100% Opt-In
Every Pulsar feature requires your explicit action to activate. You choose what to turn on.
Minimal & Transparent
No ads, no data mining. Discovery collects limited abuse-prevention telemetry — fully documented.
Your Data, Your Choice
Export your encrypted backup. Delete your account on request. No lock-in.
Pulsar services
Pick what you need, skip what you don't.
DNS & TLS
Free subdomain with automatic TLS certificate provisioning. No account required.
DIY: use your own domain
Registry & Discovery Coming Soon
Claim a yourname.ororbit.com subdomain and list your orbit in the public directory.
DIY: use your own domain
SMTP Relay Coming Soon
Send emails without running your own mail server.
DIY: configure your own SMTP server (technical)
Managed Hosting Coming Soon
We host your server. Auto-updates, backups, zero maintenance.
DIY: self-host guide (free, runs on any hardware)
Push Notifications Coming Soon
Get notified on your phone when you have new messages.
DIY: self-hosted push via Firebase (technical, free tier available)
Identity Backup Coming Soon
Cloud-based login without managing a local identity file. Sync across devices, recover if lost.
DIY: manually export your identity file to a safe location
Pulsar plans
Some services are free. Optional paid plans for self-hosters who want more.
Free
No account required
- ✓ Free subdomain
- ✓ Automatic HTTPS
More orbits, SMTP relay, custom domains, tunnels, and priority support.
Managed Hosting
Don't want to self-host? We'll run a server for you.
Fully managed OrOrbit servers with automatic updates, backups, and zero maintenance.
The free alternative
Everything you need to self-host OrOrbit on your own terms.
OrOrbit Server
Free ForeverHost your own server. Every feature included. No limits. No catches.
- ✓ All communication features
- ✓ Unlimited channels and members
- ✓ Voice chat with noise suppression
- ✓ Full customization & admin panel
- ✓ Windows today — Mac and Linux coming soon
Do It Yourself
Free guides to set up everything yourself
- Server Setup — Get running in 5 minutes
- Custom Domain — Use your own domain name
- Public Access — Tunnels, ngrok, reverse proxy
- IP Masking — Hide your home IP from DNS